Why is it called To Kill a Mockingbird?

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1. Why is it called To Kill a Mockingbird?
2. What is Atticus nickname?
3. Why is killing Tom wrong?
4. Why did mayella accuse Tom?
5. When Atticus reveals that Tom has died?
6. What page does Tom say he feels sorry for mayella?
7. Why is dill crying?
8. Why does scout think mayella is the loneliest person in the world?
9. Why is it so bad that Tom feels sorry for mayella?
10. Why did dill get sick?
11. Who Said Will you take me home in To Kill a Mockingbird?
12. What evidence proves that Tom absolutely did not hurt Mayella Ewell?
13. How does Tom die in To Kill a Mockingbird?
14. What evidence is there that mayella is lying?
15. How did Atticus prove Tom was innocent?
16. Why does scout think Tom is innocent?
17. Who does Atticus beat up mayella?
18. Why does Dolphus Raymond drink Coca Cola and pretend it is liquor?
19. What nearly makes Atticus cry?
20. Why does Dolphus Raymond hide Coca Cola in a bag?
21. Who is Scout's fiance?
22. Who married a black woman in To Kill a Mockingbird?
23. Who is Arthur Radley JR's brother?
24. Who is Mr Conner in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Why is it called To Kill a Mockingbird?

Mockingbirds. The title of To Kill a Mockingbird has very little literal connection to the plot, but it carries a great deal of symbolic weight in the book. In this story of innocents destroyed by evil, the “mockingbird” comes to represent the idea of innocence. Thus, to kill a mockingbird is to destroy innocence.

What is Atticus nickname?

In fact, he reminds Atticus of his nickname - "One-shot Finch." This is an important dialogue for two reasons. First, Jem and Scout complain that Atticus is too old and not fun like the other dads.

Why is killing Tom wrong?

Sadly, as a mockingbird, Tom was killed because of nothing he did. He was misjudged and misunderstood. While Tom was an example of a killed mockingbird, at the end of the novel it was Boo who could have been killed by others because of people who didn't bother to look into Boo's actions.

Why did mayella accuse Tom?

Mayella accused Tom because she was forced to by her father, Bob Ewell and because that man is her father. It is made very clear during the trial that it was not Tom Robinson who raped Mayella Ewell, but instead her own father.

When Atticus reveals that Tom has died?

Answer: In the book, Calpurnia goes to the Robinson home to inform them of Tom's death at the prison. Jem and Dill are with them because Jem was teaching Dill to swim and were reluctantly picked up by Atticus on the way over to the Robinson home.

What page does Tom say he feels sorry for mayella?

When asked why he did odd jobs for Mayella for no money, Tom states that he saw that she was struggling. He is very careful not to say that Mayella was lying. However, when he says he felt sorry for her, Mr Gilmer picks up on this, stating, ' You felt sorry for her, you felt sorry for her?' (Chapter 19, p.

Why is dill crying?

Dill starts to cry in the courtroom in To Kill a Mockingbird because he is disgusted and upset with the way Mr. Gilmer blatantly disrespects Tom Robinson during his cross-examination.

Why does scout think mayella is the loneliest person in the world?

Scout thinks that Mayella must be the loneliest person in the world because she spent a year saving money to send her brothers and sister out of the house just so she could spend a few hours with Tom. In your own words explain Mayella's relationship with her father.

Why is it so bad that Tom feels sorry for mayella?

The mistake that Tom made was feeling sorry for a white woman, when whites are supposed to be superior to blacks. By feeling sorry for Mayella, Tom put himself above her. ... He is fully aware that Mayella Ewell was not raped. She was beaten up by her father because she kissed a black man.

Why did dill get sick?

As was mentioned in the previous post, Dill becomes sick when he sees how Mr. Gilmer is disrespectfully speaking to Tom. In the middle of the cross-examination, Dill begins to cry. Scout does not get a chance to hear the rest of Tom's testimony because Jem makes her take Dill out of the courtroom.

Who Said Will you take me home in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Heck Tate

What evidence proves that Tom absolutely did not hurt Mayella Ewell?

Atticus is condemning racism, effective because the jury knows tom is innocent. what evidence proves that Tom absolutely did not hurt Mayella Ewell? that mayella had bruises on her right side which means a left handed person beat her and tom has a crippled left hand.

How does Tom die in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Tom Robinson was shot while trying to escape from prison. In a way, Bob Ewell killed Tom Robinson. He was the one who accused him of raping Mayella. Since Tom didn't really do it, but the jury convicted him anyway, Tom Robinson's death was partly Ewell's fault.

What evidence is there that mayella is lying?

During the trial, Mayella's testimony, combined with other evidence, proves that she is lying, and more importantly, that Tom Robinson is innocent. At the trial, Mayella testifies under oath that Tom Robinson attempted to strangle her with both hands and punched her in the face.

How did Atticus prove Tom was innocent?

Atticus then shows the jury that Tom is handicapped and his left arm is completely useless. In Atticus's closing remarks, he proves Tom's innocence by mentioning the lack of medical evidence, the Ewells' conflicting testimonies, and Tom's obvious handicap.

Why does scout think Tom is innocent?

Scout feels like Tom is telling the truth because he seems like a respectable man. After Tom testifies that he resisted Mayella's advances and ran out of the house, Scout mentions that it occurred to her that Tom's manners were as a good as Atticus's.

Who does Atticus beat up mayella?

Bob Ewell

Why does Dolphus Raymond drink Coca Cola and pretend it is liquor?

He wants to give the townspeople a reason to "latch onto" regarding his choice of lifestyle, so he pretends that he is an alcoholic: "When I come to town...if I weave a little and drink out of this sack, folks can say Dolphus Raymond's in the clutches of whiskey—that's why he won't change his ways.

What nearly makes Atticus cry?

Atticus becomes emotional and cries after reflecting on the African American community's appreciation. Despite the fact that he lost a difficult case, they understand the courage it took for him to defend a black man against a prejudiced jury. ... Atticus cries after the loss of Tom Robinson's court case.

Why does Dolphus Raymond hide Coca Cola in a bag?

Why does Dolphus Raymond hide Coca-Cola in a bag? Mr. Raymond hides his coke in a bag, because he wants people to think he is drunk. If poeple think he is drunk, they will not give him a hard time about being white and living with black people.

Who is Scout's fiance?

To Kill a Mockingbird - Character Matching

A	B
Dill	Scout's "fiance" who visits in the summer
Boo Radley	Finches' secret protector
John Taylor	Judge at Tom's trial; shrewd, fair man
Zeebo	Garbage collector

Who married a black woman in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Mr. Dolphus Raymond

Who is Arthur Radley JR's brother?

Nathan

Who is Mr Conner in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Mr Conner is the town's beadle or church official. In the beginning of To Kill a Mockingbird, Mr. Conner was locked in an outhouse by Boo Radley and...